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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 778.95, 1,169.01 and 368.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 778.95, 1,169.01 and 368.22 is: 552.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    778.95 : 1,169.01 = 368.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    778.95/1,169.01 = 368.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    778.95x = 1,169.01 × 368.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    778.95x = 430,448.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 430,448.48/778.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.60

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